RAAS system
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is a complex endocrine system that controls blood pressure, fluid balance, and sodium retention. Furthermore, the RAAS has…
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What does an endocrinologist do
An endocrinologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the endocrine system. The endocrine…
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The Ominous Octet of T2DM
The Ominous Octet of Diabetes: The ever-evolving pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus. From the triumvirate to the Ominous Octet (and now the Egregious…
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Management of PCOS (Mechanism of Action)
The mechanism of action of various treatments in polycystic ovary syndrome is summarized in this infographic. Treatments including weight loss, oral contraceptive…
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There are a number of medical treatments for obesity that can help people to lose weight and improve their health. One of…
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The mechanism of action of Somatostatin receptor ligands, Dopamine Agonists, Steroidogenesis inhibitors, Glucocorticoid receptor antagonists, and Retinoic acid modulators will be reviewed.…
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The indications for medical treatment of acromegaly include patients who are deemed high risk for transsphenoidal surgery, and invasive macroadenoma with parasellar…
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Thionamides are a class of drugs that are used to treat hyperthyroidism. The mechanism of action of thionamides is not fully understood,…
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Evaluation of Primary Amenorrhea
Introduction Primary amenorrhea is a multifaceted clinical problem that affects approximately 1-3% of adolescent girls. It can be the result of various…
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